I’m sorry to ruffle some feathers, but we’ve been doing resource directories all wrong. The intention is good, sure – put all of the resource options you know about on one page – but the execution is oh so bad. Take a look at just one example I’ve provided below: I know you know how common this type of flat directory is. You might even be thinking, “That’s the kind of directory we have at [fill in the blank]. This [...]
Student mental health has become an increasingly critical issue. Administrators, staff, and educators foster supportive environments, but ensuring that students have access to the right resources can be daunting for any institution. ConcernCenter, a new NABITA partner, has a solution. The interactive platform is designed to simplify the process of identifying and accessing support services for mental health and general well-being. NABITA had the privilege of sitting down with Erin Halligan-Avery, Ph.D., the CEO and President of ConcernCenter, to gain [...]
Rochester, NY – February 7, 2024 ConcernCenter is excited to announce its partnership with Medicat, the number one provider of electronic health records (EHR) software for college and university campuses. Through this partnership, Medicat's 500+ customers in college health can access the ConcernCenter Lite well-being platform free of charge. ConcernCenter Lite offers students easy, secure, and discreet access to health-related support and resources, from apps to articles and videos, as well as external hotlines, websites, and organizations. “ConcernCenter is all about [...]
Go-Live Date: 1.05.2024 ConcernCenter Platform Report Description We are pleased to now send you a monthly ConcernCenter Platform Report along with your monthly analytics! Your Platform Report will provide you with a list of: Concerns that don't have any resources associated Resources without an image Resources with descriptions over 50 words Information about ADA accessibility and the security of your site How many resources have URLs or emails listed And more! [...]
Go-Live Date: 11.01.2023 ConcernCenter Admin Experience & Technology Update Description This release focused on backend work to update critical components of the ConcernCenter Admin Experience. These updates will provide a more modern user experience and improved performance. These changes were implemented seamlessly and require no changes on your part. Our team meticulously migrated all site data to ensure no disruption to your process or end users. User Experience Update [...]
Rochester, NY – October 30, 2023 Campus Kaizen, a leading provider of educational management solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with ConcernCenter, a prominent provider of student well-being and mental health directory services. This collaboration will empower Campus Kaizen, via its Guardian Case Management Software to offer ConcernCenter's innovative well-being platform to all of its clients, giving millions of students improved access to the support and resources available at schools and educational institutions. Campus Kaizen’s commitment to providing [...]
The title says enough, so we’re going to spare you the 5 paragraph intro. Here’s 21 proven tactics that we and our higher ed partners use to mitigate staff burnout. Get flexible - Offer greater flexibility for your staff with remote work time and encourage them to take advantage of it. Your younger staff especially will be encouraged and motivated by the trust you extend when you allow work-from-home, and they really like the idea of flex time. Lunch with [...]
September 5, 2023. Rochester, New York Halligan Creative Arts, a growing art therapy practice in upstate New York, has finalized a multi-year agreement with ConcernCenter to provide the practice's patients with streamlined access to the support resources they need. With therapy practices seeing an increase in clients and families needing support and resources outside of regular therapy sessions, many are seeking new tools to help patients access additional help. Halligan selected ConcernCenter to provide patients with intuitive, user-friendly access to local and [...]
This is what life looks like before someone seeks help. A teenage boy feels devastated by his parent’s divorce, but is trying to stay strong for his mom. A man in his early thirties lacks social connection so he throws himself into his work. A young mom gives birth to her first child, but doesn’t feel love and happiness, instead she feels resentment and depression. A college student is afraid to tell her parents that she’s gay so she [...]
The topic of declining mental health, especially in teens and young adults, has earned national attention as of late. Between the loss, fear, isolation, and hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted racial disparities, the fear of mass violence, and a national hotline established for mental health emergencies, families across the United States have undoubtedly felt an increase in anxiety, stress, and depression. Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that drug overdose deaths reached [...]
